Perry: Aggies having ‘conversations’ with SEC

COLLEGE STATION – Gov. Rick Perry, a one-time Texas A&M Yell Leader, has chimed in on the Aggies-to-the-SEC chatter, and his insight ought to perk up the ears of the A&M faithful.

Asked by the Dallas Morning News about speculation concerning the Southeastern Conference, Perry said, “I’ll be real honest with you. I just read about it the same time as y’all did. … As far as I know, conversations are being had. That’s frankly all I know. I just refer you to the university and the decisions makers over there.”

A&M responded in a statement: “President Loftin is committed to doing what is best for Texas A&M not only now, but also into the future. We continue to have wide-ranging conversations regarding all aspects of the university, including both academics and athletics.”